Benzodiazepine Tapering - Emily Flores, PHARMD, BCPS



Date & Location
Thursday, July 1, 2021, 5:00 PM - Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 12:00 AM

Overview

Benzodiazepines are one of the most widely prescribed psychoactive medications. Benzodiazepines are prescribed for a variety of anxiety disorders and insomnia. While use in the short-term may be effective and indicated in some clinical settings, long-term use has very little proven benefit and serious risks.

Published 6/2021

Reviewed 7/2022, 7/2023


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Objectives
After completing this online module, participants should be able to:

  1. Identify patients that would benefit from benzodiazepine tapers
  2. Construct and utilize benzodiazepine tapers to improve patient safety
  3. Select and utilize appropriate non-benzodiazepine medications and modalities to manage anxiety and insomnia

Accreditation
Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Additional Information

Accessibility Statement
 
East Tennessee State University Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.